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Michael Edie

Zeek is an open-source network security monitoring (NSM) tool. This course will teach you how to deploy Zeek at scale and how to use Zeek data for continuous monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response.

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Zeek is an open-source network security monitoring (NSM) tool. This course will teach you how to deploy Zeek at scale and how to use Zeek data for continuous monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response.

Cybersecurity professionals are tasked with defending networks against malicious attackers who are becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect. In this course, Utilizing Zeek 4 in an Enterprise Environment or for Distributed Operations, you'll learn how to deploy this tool to support network security operations. First, you’ll explore how to design a Zeek deployment for Enterprise Monitoring. Next, you’ll discover how Zeek can support Continuous Monitoring. Finally, you’ll learn how to use Zeek for Threat Hunting and Incident Response. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of using Zeek to rapidly identify indicators of compromise, security control deviations, and to actively pursue adversarial threats on a network.

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Syllabus

Course Overview
Designing a Zeek Deployment for Enterprise Monitoring
Using Zeek for Continuous Monitoring
Using Zeek for Defensive Cyber Operations
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Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Assumes students will already have basic networking knowledge and experience with network security operations
Appropriate for cybersecurity professionals who want to enhance their network security skills
Emphasizes the use of Zeek for real-world applications, such as threat hunting and incident response
Provides practical examples and hands-on exercises to reinforce learning

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Utilizing Zeek 4 in an Enterprise Environment or for Distributed Operations with these activities:
Review Zeek fundamentals
Review the basic concepts of Zeek to refresh your knowledge and prepare for the course.
Browse courses on Zeek
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  • Read the Zeek documentation
  • Watch introductory videos on Zeek
  • Review your notes from previous courses or experience with Zeek
Attend industry conferences or meetups related to Zeek
Network with professionals in the field to gain insights, learn about new developments, and expand your knowledge of Zeek.
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  • Identify relevant conferences or meetups
  • Register and attend the events
  • Engage with speakers and attendees
Engage with classmates on Zeek best practices
Connect with classmates and share knowledge to enhance your understanding of Zeek best practices.
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  • Join or create a study group
  • Discuss challenges, tips, and use cases related to Zeek
  • Collaborate on projects or simulations
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Contribute to the Zeek open-source project
Make meaningful contributions to the Zeek open-source project to deepen your understanding and support the community.
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  • Identify an area of interest within the Zeek project
  • Review the contribution guidelines
  • Develop a patch or feature
  • Submit your contribution for review

Career center

Learners who complete Utilizing Zeek 4 in an Enterprise Environment or for Distributed Operations will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Network Security Analyst
Network Security Analysts plan, implement, and manage information security measures for organizations. They develop security policies and procedures, test and monitor security systems, investigate security incidents, and respond to security breaches. This course can help build a foundation for a career as a Network Security Analyst by providing a deep understanding of Zeek, an open-source network security monitoring tool. This course will help you learn how to use Zeek to identify indicators of compromise, security control deviations, and to actively pursue adversarial threats on a network.
Information Security Analyst
Information Security Analysts plan, implement, and manage information security measures for organizations. They develop security policies and procedures, test and monitor security systems, investigate security incidents, and respond to security breaches. This course can help build a foundation for a career as an Information Security Analyst by providing a deep understanding of Zeek, an open-source network security monitoring tool. This course will help you learn how to use Zeek to identify indicators of compromise, security control deviations, and to actively pursue adversarial threats on a network.
Security Engineer
Security Engineers design, implement, and maintain security systems for organizations. They work with IT staff to identify and fix security vulnerabilities, and they develop and enforce security policies and procedures. This course can help build a foundation for a career as a Security Engineer by providing a deep understanding of Zeek, an open-source network security monitoring tool. This course will help you learn how to use Zeek to identify indicators of compromise, security control deviations, and to actively pursue adversarial threats on a network.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cybersecurity Analysts plan, implement, and manage cybersecurity measures for organizations. They work with IT staff to identify and fix security vulnerabilities, and they develop and enforce security policies and procedures. This course can help build a foundation for a career as a Cybersecurity Analyst by providing a deep understanding of Zeek, an open-source network security monitoring tool. This course will help you learn how to use Zeek to identify indicators of compromise, security control deviations, and to actively pursue adversarial threats on a network.
Penetration Tester
Penetration Testers assess the security of computer systems and networks by simulating attacks. They use this information to identify and fix security vulnerabilities, and they develop and enforce security policies and procedures. This course can help build a foundation for a career as a Penetration Tester by providing a deep understanding of Zeek, an open-source network security monitoring tool. This course will help you learn how to use Zeek to identify indicators of compromise, security control deviations, and to actively pursue adversarial threats on a network.
Malware Analyst
Malware Analysts investigate and analyze malware. They use this information to develop and implement strategies to protect organizations from malware attacks. This course can help build a foundation for a career as a Malware Analyst by providing a deep understanding of Zeek, an open-source network security monitoring tool. This course will help you learn how to use Zeek to identify indicators of compromise, security control deviations, and to actively pursue adversarial threats on a network.
Incident Responder
Incident Responders investigate and respond to security incidents. They work with IT staff to identify and fix security breaches, and they develop and enforce security policies and procedures. This course can help build a foundation for a career as an Incident Responder by providing a deep understanding of Zeek, an open-source network security monitoring tool. This course will help you learn how to use Zeek to identify indicators of compromise, security control deviations, and to actively pursue adversarial threats on a network.
Threat Intelligence Analyst
Threat Intelligence Analysts gather and analyze information about cyber threats. They use this information to develop and implement strategies to protect organizations from cyber attacks. This course can help build a foundation for a career as a Threat Intelligence Analyst by providing a deep understanding of Zeek, an open-source network security monitoring tool. This course will help you learn how to use Zeek to identify indicators of compromise, security control deviations, and to actively pursue adversarial threats on a network.
Computer Security Manager
Computer Security Managers plan, implement, and manage computer security measures for organizations. They work with IT staff to identify and fix security vulnerabilities, and they develop and enforce security policies and procedures. This course may be useful for Computer Security Managers who want to learn how to use Zeek to monitor and secure their systems.
IT Manager
IT Managers plan, implement, and manage IT operations for organizations. They work with IT staff to identify and fix IT problems, and they develop and enforce IT policies and procedures. This course may be useful for IT Managers who want to learn how to use Zeek to monitor and secure their IT environments.
System Administrator
System Administrators plan, implement, and manage computer systems for organizations. They work with IT staff to identify and fix system problems, and they develop and enforce system policies and procedures. This course may be useful for System Administrators who want to learn how to use Zeek to monitor and secure their systems.
Information Security Manager
Information Security Managers plan, implement, and manage information security measures for organizations. They work with IT staff to identify and fix security vulnerabilities, and they develop and enforce security policies and procedures. This course may be useful for Information Security Managers who want to learn how to use Zeek to monitor and secure their systems.
Security Architect
Security Architects design, implement, and manage security solutions for organizations. They work with IT staff to identify and fix security vulnerabilities, and they develop and enforce security policies and procedures. This course may be useful for Security Architects who want to learn how to use Zeek to monitor and secure their systems.
Network Administrator
Network Administrators plan, implement, and manage computer networks for organizations. They work with IT staff to identify and fix network problems, and they develop and enforce network policies and procedures. This course may be useful for Network Administrators who want to learn how to use Zeek to monitor and secure their networks.
Forensic Analyst
Forensic Analysts investigate and analyze computer systems and networks to gather evidence of crimes. They use this information to develop and implement strategies to prevent and respond to cybercrime. This course may be useful for Forensic Analysts who want to learn how to use Zeek to investigate and analyze network traffic.

Reading list

We've selected eight books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Utilizing Zeek 4 in an Enterprise Environment or for Distributed Operations.
Provides a comprehensive guide to computer security incident handling. It covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of incident handling to advanced techniques for managing complex cyber incidents.
Provides a comprehensive overview of network security monitoring, including topics such as network traffic analysis, intrusion detection, and incident response. It also covers a number of specific security tools and technologies, including Zeek.
Provides a comprehensive overview of network security. It covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of network security to advanced techniques for securing networks.
Provides a comprehensive overview of network analysis and troubleshooting. It covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of network analysis to advanced techniques for troubleshooting complex network problems.
Provides a comprehensive overview of information security management. It covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of information security management to advanced techniques for managing information security risks.
Provides a basic overview of network security. It covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of network security to advanced techniques for securing networks.
Provides a comprehensive overview of SIEM, including topics such as SIEM architecture, SIEM deployment, and SIEM management. It also covers a number of specific SIEM products, including Zeek.

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